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JM Family Enterprises

In 1939 he purchased a gas station for USD 360 that soon became the largest volume Sinclair outlet in Chicago.

After serving in World War II, Jim Moran returned to Chicago and sold his first car for USD 275.

Ford Dealer in 1955

Within two years Jim purchased his first used car lot and within 30 days of becoming a Ford dealer in 1955, he turned it into the world’s largest Ford dealership.

His sales topped several million dollars by the time he turned 30 and with a knack for showmanship, his commercials made him a celebrity throughout the Chicago area where he was known as TV’s “Jim Moran the Courtesy Man.”

Pontiac in 1970

In 1970, Jim was awarded the franchise for the Pontiac dealership in Hollywood, which became JM Pontiac and for the next 20 years was the largest Pontiac dealership in the world.

The Largest Toyota Distributor

JM Family's Southeast Toyota is the world's largest independent distributor of Toyotas. In 2006 Jim Moran’s dealerships had sold 6 million Toyotas.

JM Lexus – established in 1989 - is the number one Lexus dealership in the world generating the highest sales volume among more than 190 dealerships. Mr Moran passed away in 2007.

Jim Moran Net Worth

At the time of his death his net worth was more than USD 2 billion.

In 2008 Mr. Moran was posthumously honored with The Superyacht Legacy Award recognizing his many contributions to yacht design, ocean conservation, enthusiasm for boating, and his lifetime of philanthropy.

Jim Moran was a very active philanthropist, through his Jim Moran Foundation. The foundation is still active, donating USD 9 million in 2012.

Private Jet

The Moran family has owned a few private jets, including a Learjet 45 (N453ST) and a Gulfstream IV (N265ST). For a few months the family owned a Hawker Beechcraft (N350JM).

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